2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · DN52 XUJ
2002 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 125,041 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN52 XUJ Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 125,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN52 XUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Polo (DN52 XUJ) between December 2005 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (39 issues), Suspension (23 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Bodywork (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 80 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill ”.
DN52 XUJ Mileage History
- 19/12/200517,464 mi
- 21/12/200623,323 mi+5,859 mi
- 11/12/200730,227 mi+6,904 mi
- 17/12/200730,478 mi+251 mi
- 02/12/200838,712 mi+8,234 mi
- 11/12/200947,007 mi+8,295 mi
- 11/12/200947,007 mi
- 10/12/201054,326 mi+7,319 mi
- 13/12/201054,328 mi+2 mi
- 09/12/201163,234 mi+8,906 mi
- 10/12/201163,234 mi
- 07/12/201271,887 mi+8,653 mi
- 06/12/201380,529 mi+8,642 mi
- 05/12/201489,223 mi+8,694 mi
- 06/12/201489,223 mi
- 10/12/201597,494 mi+8,271 mi
- 13/12/2016100,369 mi+2,875 mi
- 01/12/2017102,241 mi+1,872 mi
- 17/12/2018103,713 mi+1,472 mi
- 17/12/2018103,713 mi
- 13/12/2019104,507 mi+794 mi
- 17/12/2019104,508 mi+1 mi
- 18/12/2020107,490 mi+2,982 mi
- 08/01/2021107,494 mi+4 mi
- 10/01/2022113,147 mi+5,653 mi
- 21/02/2023118,386 mi+5,239 mi
- 24/02/2023118,386 mi
- 22/02/2024120,693 mi+2,307 mi
- 26/02/2024120,706 mi+13 mi
- 21/02/2025122,532 mi+1,826 mi
- 24/02/2025122,543 mi+11 mi
- 10/03/2025122,563 mi+20 mi
- 10/03/2026124,994 mi+2,431 mi
- 18/03/2026125,041 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 5,314 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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